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For example, a 6 p.m. wedding in some cities means
strictly black tie, not the more relaxed version of
black tie that we have adopted here in the South.
Look at restaurant dress codes in the South. You'll
notice that even the nicest of restaurants in the
Southeast don't always require a jacket for men.
As time goes by, our rules start to become a
little more and more lenient. For example, in the
workplace, casual Friday 20 years ago just meant men
didn't have to wear a tie. Times have changed and
workplace cultures have certainly evolved.
at being said, the rules on what to wear have
become a little blurry over time. Here are some
general guidelines and reminders that will hopefully
help you navigate this tricky area in the workplace
Take cues from whoever is in charge in your
office. If your boss isn't the mover and shaker in the
company, follow the one who is. If you are your own
boss, take cues from the person you aspire to be like
at the end of your career.
Look around. Do other people in your office
sometimes wear jeans? Are they casual jeans or
a dressier pair? Do they only dress down on days
when there are no important meetings? If you are an
entrepreneur, look to the different entrepreneurs in
your field. Which ones are the most successful and
how do they dress?
Keep in mind that offices that rarely interact with
customers in person can get away with more casual
attire.
IN THE SOUTH, WE TEND
TO LEAN MORE TOWARD
THE INFORMAL SIDE OF
ATTIRE RULES.
Make it Work
"Style is a way to say who you are
without having to speak." – Rachel Zoe
PERSONAL STYLE |by tiffany davis olson
